Elementary School Teacher - St. Lucie Public Schools

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Elementary School Teacher - St. Lucie Public Schools

We are seeking a passionate candidate with classroom management skills and who loves to be around kids. If you are ready to make a positive impact in our community, this job is for you!

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 96% for the six traditional high schools. As a high-ranking B-rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks #1 on the Treasure Coast for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. St. Lucie Public Schools is located on the beautiful, sunny east coast of Florida.

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Length of Work: 10 Months

JOB GOALS

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher
2. Florida certification in the area to be taught
3. Good moral character

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department hears, evaluates their job performance.

16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

18. To perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Physical Demand Class: Light (L) - Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 10 pounds or less. Infrequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 11-35 pounds. Frequent walking and/or standing is required to carry out duties.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,000.00 - $58,460.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without needing sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person